ML20206R210

Request for OMB Review & Supporting Statement Re 48CFR20, Nrcar.Estimated Respondent Burden Is 120,449 H

ML20206R210
Person / Time
Issue date:	05/17/1999
From:	Shelton B NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
To:
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ML20206R191	List: ML20206R186 ML20206R210
References
OMB-3150-0169, OMB-3150-169, NUDOCS 9905200039
Download: ML20206R210 (14)

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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION Pleas) r:ad the instrudions bebrs completin your agency's P perwork Cbst:nce Officer.g this form. For additionil forms or assistance in completing this form, cont:ct Sind two co is of this form tha collIction instrum nt to be r5vi1wid, tha Supporting Statemen and any additional documentation o: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Bu get, Docket Library, Room 10102,72517th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.

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1. Agency / Subagency onginat ng request

2. OMB control number U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission s.

3150-0169 b.None

3. Type of information collection (check one)

4. Type of review requested (Check one)

a. New collection y

a. Regular

c. Delegated

b. Revision of a currently approved collecbon

b. Emergency - Approval requested by (date):

-g c. Extension of a currently approved collection

5. Will this information collection have a a.Yes s nificant economic impact on a

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d. Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved su stantial number of smal! entities?

collection for which approval has expired Y

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a. Three years from approval date c

R uested ex rau n ate

f. Existing collection in use without an OMB control number

b. Other (Specify):

-7. Tsue 48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)

8. Agency form number (s) (if appiscable)

Not applicable

9. Keywords Procurement regulation

10. Abstract The mandatory requirements of the NRCAR implement and supplement the government-wide Federal Ac sition Regulation to ensure that the regulations governing the procurement of goods and services within the C satisfy the needs of the agency.

11. Affected pubhc (Mam pnmary mm *P'ami a# ows met aMy mm TJ

12. Obbgstion to respond (Mam pnmary mm 'P'amt af oms met spoty wm T)

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a. Individuals or t.ouseholds

d. Farms

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b. Business or other for profit

e. Federal Govemment T

b. Required to obtain or retain benefits T

c. Not-for-profit institutions T

f. State, Local or Tribal Govemment

c. Mandatory

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13. Annual repomng and recordkeeping hour burden

14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden (in mousanos are: wars)

a. Number of respondents 750

a. Total annualized capital /startup costs

b. Totalannualresponses 11,311

b. Total annual costs (O&M)

1. Percentage of these responses

c. Total annualized cost requested collected electronically 0.0

d. Current OMB inventory

c. Total annual hours requested 120,449

e. Difference

d. Current OMB inventory 120,449

e. Difference 0

f. Explanation of difference

1. Program change

1. Program change

2. Adjustment

2. Adjustment

15. Purpose of information cohection

16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting (check a# met appry)

(Matt pnmary with *P* and af omers met apply wth "X')

a. Recordkeeping

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a. Application for benefits

e. Program planning or managernent 7

c. Reporting

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1. On occasion

b. Program evalvation

f. Research

c. General purpose statistics

g. Regulatory or compliance

4. Quarterly

5. Semi annually

6. Annualty

d. Audit

7. Biennially

8. Other (describe)

17. Statistical methods

18. Agency contact (person who can best answerquesbons regentsng the Does this information collection employ statistical methods?

Name:

Mary Lynn Scott 301-415-6179 Phone:

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19.C:rtificaticn for Paperw:rk Reductisn Act Submiminn3 '

On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection ofinformation encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.

NOTE: De text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8 (b) (3), appear at.the end of the instructions. The certylcation is to be made with reference to those regulatoryprovistom as setforth in the instruction, ne following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection ofinformation, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions; (b) It avoids unnecessary duplication; (c) It reduces burden on small entities; (d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents; (e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices; (f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements; (g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3):

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Why the information is being collected; (ii) Use ofinformation; (iii) Burden estimate; (iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature of extent of confidentiality; and (vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number; (h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected (see note in Item 19 of the instructions);

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and (j) It makes appropriate use ofinformation technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

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SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR 48 CFR CHAPTER 20 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ACQUISITION REGULATION EXTENSION (3150-0169)

Description of the Information Collection NRC regulations in 48 CFR Chapter 20 implement and supplement the govemment-wide Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and ensure that the policies goveming the procurement of j

goods and services within the NRC satisfy the needs of the agency. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR) includes policies, procedures, solicitation provisions, and contract clauses needed to ensure effective and efficient evaluation, negotiation, and administration of procurements.

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Justification This information is necessary to ensure that the agency's acquisitions comply with the FAR, and other applicable statutes and to ensure that public funds used for the acquisition of commercial goods and services are expended properly.

1. Need For and Practicable Utility of the Information Collection Section 2009.570-3(b)(11&f2) Section 2009.570-3(b)(1) and (2) implements the statute (42 U.S.C. Sec. 2221, Sec.170A of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended), which governs conflicts of interest pertaining to contract award. It requires that the offeror or contractor disclose information concerning relationships that may be potential conflicts of interest under certain circumstances which are listed. If there is an indication of a strong potential conflict of interest, the Contracting Officer (CO) may request specific information or may require special clauses. The burden associated with this requirement is covered under clause $2052.209-72, " Contractor Organizational Conflicts of Interest" (COI) (Representation). It includes information needed to make COI determinations on a case-by-case.

Section 2009.570-3(c) provides COI policy application guidance. Because the NRC does not predetermine COI issues before receiving offers, this information helps organizations decide whether to expend bid and proposal costs if there is a possibility of i

ineligibility for award due to a COI determination. The burden is covered in $2051.209-73(d)(2),(d)(3) and (f) for this requirement.

Section 2009.570-3(c)(4)(ii) requires the contractor to report all proposed use of information acquired under contract which may be employed in the contractor's private activities. This guidance is provided after each conflict example and is used to illustrate, for NRC staff and potential contractors, the possible resolution of each COI example situation. It allows NRC opportunity to review the contractor's information to ensure that it (1) is not subject to Commission approval, (2) has not been ruled upon, or (3) has not been disapproved by the Commission. Only in rare circumstances would this requirement be incorporated into a contract.

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Section 2009.570-5(b) states that if it is determined from the nature of a proposed contract that an organizational conflict of interest exists, the contracting officer may determine that the conflict can be avoided, or, after obtaining a waiver in accordance with $2009.570-9, neutralized through the use of an appropriate special contract clause which may be negotiated with the offeror. This information provides guidance for avoiding a conflict of interest situation. The burden associated with this requirement is minimal.

Section 2009.570-8 states that the contracting officer shall require offerors and contractors to submit a representation statement from all subcontractors and consultants performing services in excess of $10,000. The burden for this requirement, which flows j

down from the prime to the subcontractor, is covered under $2052.209-72.

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Section 2014.201-670(b) requires that all bidders list previous / current contracts for the same or similar work. This information will assist the contracting officer in his/her determination of responsibility. This requirement has been edited to make it optional as appropriate. In some instances where there is little or no procurement history available, information concerning bidder qualifications and past experience enables the contracting officer to query the contacts identified and ascertain the offeror's performance record, integrity, and business ethics. The burden for this requirement is covered under

$2052.214-71.

Section 20M607 mandates that the contracting officer shall require the proposer's written clarification (s) of any mistakes be provided in accordance with FAR 15.607. This written record is needed to ensure that the proposer's intent is clear.

Section 2019.705-4(a) states that during the source selection process, subcontracting plans may be requested from all offerors determined to be in the competitive range for the purpose of negotiations. Additionally, it clarifies conditions for acceptance of master cubcontracting plans. This information is not covered in the FAR and is necessary for compliance with subcontracting initiatives with small business and small disadvantaged business concerns.

Section 2027.305-3(a) provides that the contracting officer, as a part of the closeout of a contract, shall require each contractor to report on any patents, copyrights, or royalties attained using any portion of the contract funds. FAR Part 27.504-3(a) states that

" Agencies shall maintain appropriate procedures to protect the Government's interest and to check that subject inventories are identified and disclosed." Therefore, the NRCAR requires the contractor to certify that no patent or similar activities took place under the contract. This requirement is necessary to ensure that the contractor has not generated work to which the Federal govemment might have technical or economic rights.

Section 2042.803(a)(2)(i) states that the contractor may submit a written claim to the Contracting Officer (CO) for reimbursement of a disallowed cost. This procedure allows an alternative to filing a formal claim under the disputes clause.

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Section 2042.803(b) states that when audit reports or other notifications question costs or consider them unallowable, the contracting officer shall resolve all cost issues through discussions with the contractor and/or auditor, whenever possible, within six months of receipt of the audit report. The resolution process is dependent on a number of inputs including the contractor's. Six months is a realistic time frame based on experience in resolving audit cost issues.

Section 2052.204-70(b) requires the contractor, upon completion or termination of the contract to transmit to the Commission any classified matter in the possession of the contractor or any person under the contractors control in connection with performance of the contract. The clause is needed because the agency is not covered by the Defense industrial Security Program (DISP). In addition to Executive Orders, Statutes and other directives which apply to the security systems of all Federal agencies (including the Department of Defense), NRC's security system is also based on the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended. Specifically Chapter 12, Section 145 of the AEA places certain restrictions on the control of NRC information as it relates to contracts. These restrictions / requirements have been ir.corporated into NRC's security system and must be adhered to by contractors requiring access to classified information. This clause is necessary to ensure that any restricted data and classified information in a contractors possession during contract performance is protected against sabotage, espionage, loss or theft.

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Section 2052.204-70(d) requires that the contractor agree to conform to all security regulations and requirements of the Commission which are subject to change as directed by the NRC Division of Security and the Contracting Officer.

Section 2052.204-70(i) requires that the contractor insert provisions similar to those found in $2052.204-70(b) through (i) in all subcontracts and purchase orders under the contract, to safeguard classified information. (See statement of need at $2052.204-7(b) above).

Section 2052.204-70(k) requires that the contractor assign classifications to all documents, materials, and equipment originated or generated by the contractor in accordance with the Commission's guidance to safeguard classified information.

Section 2052.204-71 requires that all contractor personnel obtain, display, and safeguard identification badges in accordance with agency procedures. Because the NRC is a secure facility with perimeter access control, all NRC employees and contractor employees needing frequent access to the NRC facilities must display current identification badges. All contractors to whom this clause applies must also safeguard classified information and safeguard against unauthorized access to other Government records or data.

Section 2052.209-71 requires the offeror to provide identifying information for each case where any current /former NRC employees (including special government employees performing services as experts, advisors, consultants, or members of advisory committees) have been or will be involved, directly or indirectly, in developing the offer, 3

negotiating on behalf of the offeror, or managing, administering, or performing any contract, consultant agreement or subcontract resulting from the offeror. This requirement assures that conflicts of interest are avoided and fairness is maintained during the selection process.

Section 2052.209-72 requires the offeror to provide a written description of all relevant factors to be considered by the CO if a contractor certifies that a potentiel organizational conflict of interest may exist. This information is necessary to permit NRC to make a fair analysis of such situations.

Section 2052.209-73(d)(2) requires the contractor to make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the CO if organizational conflicts of interest are discovered after contract award. Although the basic principles underlying FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, are identical to the NRC rule, this clause is needed because the NRC procedures to implement that policy are substantially different. NRC's procedures are dictated in large part by Section 170A of the Atomic Energy Act, (Section 8 of Public Law 95-601, Section 170A to Public Law 83-703,68 Stat. 919, as amended (42 U.S.C. Ch.14)). This section of the act requires the NRC to request information from prospective contractors regarding conflict of interest and evaluate the information prior to contract award. It is this active role of requesting and evaluating information conceming conflict of interest situations that makes agency procedures different from those intended by the FAR. This clause puts into effect agency policy of avoiding, elimination or neutralizing contractor organizational conflicts of interest. This objective is achieved by requiring prospective contractors to submit information describing relationships, if any, which may give rise to actual or potential conflicts of interest if awarded the contract.

Since determinations regarding contractor conflicts of interest cannot be made routinely, such contractor supplied information is essential. Prospective contractors must certify as to whether the contract award would or would not involve a conflict of interest situation.

Section 2052.209-73(d)(3) requires the contractor performing a task-order type contract to disclose all proposed new work involving NRC licensees or applicants which comes i

within the scope of work of the underlying contract. This information is necessary to permit NRC to make a fair analysis and to avoid conflict of interest situations.

Section 2052.209-73(f) requires the contractor to include the Contractor Organizational COI clause in subcontracts. The terms contract, contractor, and contractina officer, must be appropriately modified to preserve the Govemment's rights.

Section 2052.210-70 requires offerors proposing other than brand name items identified in a solicitation to furnish with their offers adequate information to ensure that a determination can be made as to the quality of the product (s) offered. The burden associated with this requirement is minimal since agency policy is that generally acquisitions will not be based on a specifically identified product or feature (s) thereto.

Section 2052.210-71 provides that all drawings, designs, specification and other data associated with the contract work are the property of the Government, must be made available for inspection by the Commission and must be disposed of in accordance with 4

instructions from the contracting officer. This requirement is necency to assure that classified, highly sensitive, and high priority specifications and other dra are secured throughout the life of the contract and after expiration of the contract. The clause is included in all contracts in which drawings, designs, specifications are involved, or where other data will be developed.

Section 2052.212-70 requires that all technical reports and technical progress reports be prepared in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Management Directive 3.8, " Unclassified Contractor and Grantee Publications in the NUREG Series."

The clause alerts the offeror to the requirements of the chapter. The prescription at

$2012.104-70 states that the CO may alter this clause.

Section 2052.212-71 provides the requirements for Technical Progress Reports which the offerors may consider in preparing a bid or proposal, and as guidance to the contractor. This information is necessary to ensure efficiency of the contractor't, report preparation and the NRC's review of these reports. The requirements of OMR Circular A 110 are applicable only to certain financial assistance awards; and are not appropriate for NRC contracts. This clause is prescribed by $2012.204-70(d) which emphasizes that the reporting requirements should be set at a meaningful and productive frequency for each contract, considering the size and complexity of the particular project or program.

The technical reports, normally provided monthly, are necessary for staff assessment, surveillance and enforcement of technical performance.

Section 2052.212-72 provides the Financial Status Report requirements which the offerors may consider in preparing a bid or proposal, and as guidance to the contractor.

This information is necessary to ensure efficient preparation time and review of these reports. As stated in the justification above in $2052.212-71, the requirements of OMB A-110 are applicable only to certain financial assistance awards and are not appropriate for NRC contracts. The prescription for NRCAR 92052.212-72, Financial Status Report, states that the CO may alter the clause. This clause is prescribed by 92012.104-70(d) which emphasizes that the reporting requirements should be set at a meaningful and productive frequency for each contract. The financial status report, normally provided monthly, is necessary to provide detailed cost information and is analyzed in concert with the technical progress report to ensure consistency of progress with costs expended.

These reports are analyzed by staff to ensure all costs are allocable and allowable and to provide a basis for approving payment of the contractor's monthly invoice. Both the technical progress and financial status reports are due within 15 calendar days after the end of the report period. This due date accommodates the accounting system of most commercial contractors, and educational and other non-profit institutions. If this due date causes a hardship for a contractor, another date is negotiated and agreed upon. This due date also enables the staff to review the report as close to "real time" as can be reasonably be required. The burden for this requirement has been calculated based on the most common reporting time (monthly).

Section 2052.212-73 requires the contractor to provide a monthly financial status report to the project officer and contracting officer. This is an alternate to clause $2052.212-72, 5

and is used when no contractor spending plan is required. The justification for this attemative is addressed above under $2052.212-72.

Section 2052.214-71 requires the bidder to provide information on previous and current contracts so that the contracting officer may determine responsibility. Past experience is relevant to determining responsibility prior to award, and timely awards depend on this minimalinformation to be available. Determination of responsibility is required by FAR 14.407-2.

Section 2052.214-72(e) requires bidders to submit, on request, statements conceming their ability to meet any of the minimum standards set forth in FAR 9.104, samples of 1

work, and identifying information on clients. This information is necessary to assess whether the bidder is responsible within the meaning of FAR 9.1 and whether the bidder possess qualifications that are conducive to the work under a particular contract.

Section 2052.214-74 and 2052.215-76 state that unless return of additional copies of a bid / offer is requested in a cover letter accompanying the bids / offer, all other copies will be destroyed. This permits the contracting activity to automatically dispose of excess copies of offers in a timely manner.

Section 2052.215-70 requires that the contractor immediately notify the CO if any key personnel become unavailable for contract work. Subject to the concurrence of the CO, the contractor shall promptly replace the personnel. This requirement ensures that the project is managed by competent personnelin accordance with the contract.

Section 2052.215-71(f) requires the contractor to notify the CO in writing within five days after the receipt of any instruction or technical direction by the Project Officer (PO) and to request the CO to modify the contract accordingly. This requirement is in the best Interest of all parties and serves to avoid delays and expense associated with disputes that occur as a result of an unauthorized action.

Sections 2052.215-77. 2052.215-78. and 2052.215-79 provide proposal preparation instructions for Section L of NRC. solicitations which inform offerors of proposal content, presentation and format required by NRC. These instructions serve as a guide for offerors in preparing technical and cost proposals, establish uniformity and facilitate proposal evaluation.

Sections 2052.215-81 Travel Reimbursement. 62052.215-82. Travel Reimbursement Alternate 1. and 62052.215-83 Travel Aporovals are included in RFPs where there will be travel. For contracts where there is no ceiling amount on domestic travel, the provision found at 92052.215-82, Travel Reimbursement-Alternate I, shall be used.

Section 2052.216-74 provides requirements for task order proposals. Use of these guidelines by proposers will provide sufficient information to enable the NRC to perform efficient review and award of task orders.

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Section 2052.235-70 requires the contractor to comply with the requirements of Nuclear Regulatory Commission's " Management Directive 3.8, " Unclassified Contractor and Grantee Publications in the NUREG Series," and Manual Chapter (MC) 3206, "NRC Contractor Unclassified Papers, Journal Articles and Press or Other Media Releases on Regulatory and Technical Subjects." The clause alerts the offeror to the fact that j

publications and papers must focus on advances in science and technology and 1

minimize conclusions and/or recommendations which may have regulatory implications.

These requirements are imposed to ensure that national security, patent rights, copyrights, proprietary rights, and rights in other areas of sensitive unclassified information are not compromised by the release, distribution, or dissemination of technical reports, or by public statements by the contractors. Prior to publication, the contractor shall submit any proposed document for review and approval.

2052.235-71 requires the contractor to coordinate all publications and transmit a copy of the proposed document to the CO prior to publication. This clause alerts the contractor that NRC has 30 days to review the publication and reserves the right to approve or disapprove publication of the document. If the NRC disagrees with the proposed publication, this enables the agency to reserve the right to require that any publication not identify NRC's sponsorship of the work and that any associated publication costs shall be bome by the contractor.

Section 2052.235-72 requires the contractor to take all reasonable precautions in the performance of work under a contract to protect the health and safety of its employees and members of the public. In the event the contractor fails to comply with this regulation, this clause allows the CO to stop all work.

2. Aaency Use of Information The information contained in the NRCAR is necessary to ensure that the NRC's acquisition regulations comply with the government-wide Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other applicable statutes (e.g.,42 U.S.C. Sec. 2221, Sec.170A of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended) and to ensure that the regulations goveming the procurement of goods and services within the NRC satisfy the needs of the agency.

3. Reduction of Burden Throuah Information Technoloav There are no legal obstacles to reducing the burden associated with this information collection through the respondent's use of information technology. NRC encourages the use of information technology and electronic commerce wherever possible while asserting that sensitive information be protected from improper disclosure and the integrity of the competitive procurement process be maintained.

4. Effort to identify Duolication and Use Similar Information There is no duplication or similar information. The Information Requirements Control Automated System (IRCAS) was searched to identify duplication. None was found. The nature of the collections (proposal components, certifications, and reports of current 7

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activity specific to the contract) do not lend themselves to duplication. For evaluation of proposals, information conveyed in the proposal needs to be evaluated to assess the offeror's ability to successfully accomplish the prospective contract.

5. Effort to Reduce Small Business Burden The information collection is structured to facilitate the effective and efficient evaluation of proposals, certifications by offerors, reporting and administration of contracts. The burden applied is minimal, consistent with applicable regulations and prudent business practices.

6. Conseauences to Federal Proaram or Policy Activities if the Collection is Not Conducted or is Conducted Less Freauentiv Proposal submission and certification are basically one-time collections associated with specific contract / solicitation situations or requirements. Less frequent or not reporting technical progress and financial status removes an effective mechanism needed to monitor contract performance and initiate appropriate remedial action to protect the interests of the Government.

7. Qjirgumstances Which Justifv Variation from OMB Guidelines The following requirements are not consistent with OMB guidelines:

Sections 2052.212-71 and 72 require submittal of financial and technical reports within 15 calendar days after the end of the reporting period. This time frame accommodates the accounting systems of most commercial contractors and educational and other non-profit institutions. The contractor's submittal of these reports more frequently than on a quarterly basis enables the project officer to analyze the need for technical direction, cost control, and the timely initiation of remedial action. This information is vital to achieve good contract administration.

Section 2052.214-72(e) requires bidders, on request, to provide statements e

concerning their ability to meet minimum standards set forth in FAR 9.104.

Response is needed in less than 30 days to allow timely award of contracts.

e Section 2052.215-70 requires contractors to immediately notify the CO if any key personnel become unavailable for contract work. Subsequent to CO approval, the contractor must replace such personnel with personnel of equal ability and qualifications. This notification requirement serves as protection for the government from potential delays; or damage resulting from loss of key personnel.

e Section 2052.215-71(f) requires the contractor, within 5 days of receipt of any instruction or technical direction by a PO, to notify the CO in writing to modify the contract accordingly. This notification serves to avoid delays and expense associated with disputes that occur as a result of an unauthorized action.

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8. Consultations Outside the NRC Notice of opportunity for comment on the collection was published in the Federal Register on March 17,1999 (64 FR 13238). No comments were received.

9. Payment or Gift to Respondents Not applicable.

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10. Confidentiality of the Information To the extent that certain information is proprietary or business confidential, procedures are in place to protect the information from improper disclosure.

11. Justification for Sensitive Questions No sensitive information normally considered private or personal is required or requested.

12. Estimate of Burden and Burden Hour Cost See Table 1.

The estimates are based on submittals to NRC in past years. Cost to respondents is calculated at a rate of $121 per hour, which is a fully burdened rate.

13. Estimate of Other Additional Costs No other additional monetary costs are required in order to implement the provisions of the information collection.

14. Estimated Annualized Cost to the Federal Government See Yaoie 2.

'15. Reason for Chanae in Burden There is no change in burden.

16. Publication for Statistical Use This collection of information does not employ statistical methods.

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17. Reason for Not Disolavina the Exoiration Date The requirement is contained in a regulation. Amending the Code of Federal Regulations to display information that, in an annual publication, could become obsolete would be unduly burdensome and too difficult to keep current.

13. Exceotions to the Certification Statement There are no exceptions.

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Collections of Information Emolovina Statistical Methods Not applicable.

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'- l TABLE 1 - ESTIMATE OF COMPLIANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Sachon No. of Sutmtlais Sutettais Respondent Hre Total Annual Cost to Respondents Of Reports AnnuaAy Per Sutettal Respondent Burden Respondents to Comply 2000.570-3(b)(1) & (2)

Burden included under 2052.209-72 2000.870-3(c)

Burden included under 2062.209 73(dX2), (d)(3) & (f) 2000.670-3(c)(4)(li) 1 1

1 1

1 3121 2000.570-S(b) 2 1

2 2

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$484 2000.570 6 5

1 5

1 5

$605 2014.201470(b)

Burden included under 2062.214-71 2013.607.

760 1

750 0.25 186 822.688 2019.706 4(a) 300 1

300 20 6,000 8726,000 2027.306 3(a) 300 1

300 10 3,000

$363.000 2042.803(a)(2)(1) 10 1

10 10 100 812,100 2042.803(b) 30 1

30 2

60 37,260 2061204-70(b) 1 1

1 3

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$363 2062.204-70(d) 1 1

1 3

3

$363 2062.204-70(j) 100 1

100 2

200

$24.200 2062.204-70(k) 10 1

10 20 200 824,200 2062.204-71 20 1

20 100

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$242,000 2062.200 71 400 1

400 2

800 896,800 2052.209-72 400 1

400 0.25 100

$12,100 2062.209-73(d)(2) 1 1

1 5

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$605 2062.209-73(d)(3) -

100 1

100 1

100

$12,100 2062.200-73(f) 400 1

400 0.25 100

$12.100 2062.210-70 5

1 5

1 5

$605 2061210-71 300 1

300 5

1,500 8181,500

,2062.212-70 300 4

1200 0.5 600

$72.600 2062.212 71 150 12 1800 4

7,200

$871,200 2062.212 72 180 12 2160 2

4,320

$522,720 2062.212 73 Burden included under 2052.212 70 2062.214 71 400 1

400 0.5 200

$24.200 2062.214 72(e) 30 1

30 1

30 83,630 2052.214-74 and 2062.215-76 8

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0.26 2

8242 2062.215-70 10 1

10 4

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$4,840 2052.216 71(f) 10 1

10 4

40

$4,840

~ 2062.216-77,-78, and -79 750 1

750 100 75.000

$9.075.000 20$2.21541 1

1 1

1 1

$121 100 6

600 30 18,000

$2.178,000 2062.216-74 e

2052.236 70 300 4

1200 0.5 600

$72.600 2062.236 71 4

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>1 10 40

$4,840 2062.236 72 2

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1 2

8242 TCTAL 700 47 11,311 120,449

$14,874,289 TOTAL NUM8ER OF RESPONDENTS: 750 (seven..e, red and afty) companies or individuais, on the average, propose or bid for NRC cordrects above $50,000. The nunber of contractors with active awards ranges from 300 to 400. Many sections of the reguist.on apply to only a small number of proposers, bidders, or contractors

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, TABLE 2 - ESTIMATE.OF,CQST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Sechon Annual Govemment Cost Govemment

@ $121 per Hour Staff Hours 2009.570-3(b)(1) & (2)

Cost to the Federal Govemment included under 2052.209-72 2009.570-3(c)

Cost to the Federal Govemment included under 2052.209-73(d)2, (d)(3) & (f) 2009.570-3(c)(4)(ii) 2

$242 2009.570 5(b) 5

$605

. 2009.570-8 10

$1,210 2014.201-670(b)(1) 60

$7,260 2015.607 1500

$181,500 2019.705-4(a) 150

$18,150 2027.305-3(a) 6000

$726,000 2042.803(a)(2)(i) 200

$24,200 2042.803(b) 120

$14,520 2052.204 70(b) 4

$484 2052.204-70(d) 2

$242 2052.204 70(j) 10

$1.210 2052.204-70(k) 100

$12,100 2052.204 71 2000

$242,000 2052.209-71 100

$12,100 -

2052.209-72 100

$12,100 2052.209 73(d)(2) 40

$4,840 2052.209-73(d)(3) 100

$12,100 2052.209-73(f) 40

$4,840 2052.210 70 20

$2,420 2052.210 71 150

$18,150 2052.212 70 300

$36,300 2052.212-71 300

$36,300 2052.212 72 450

$54,450 2052.212 73 600

$72,600 2052.214-71 60

$7,260 2052.214-72(e) 60

$7,260 2052.214-74 and 2052.215-76 8

$968 2052.215-70 20

$2,420 2052.215-71(f) 50

$6,050 2052.215-77 and 2052.215 78,79 2250

$272,250 2052.215-81 1

$121 2052.216-74 3000

$363,000 -

2052.235 70 1200

$145,200 2052.235 71 40

$4,840 2052.235-72 2

$242 TOTAL 19,064

$2,304,687 e